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  bad news

  by larc in

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  last night, my wife zazu, had a stroke.

  she is in the hospital, and will be there for a least a week.

  she can still think clearly and converse.

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  wasasister

  I'm so sorry to hear of her illness. (I've always loved her screen-name!)

  Is there a place we might send cards, cyber or otherwise? Would she enjoy getting some well-wishing e-mails?

  Warmest regards,

  Wasasister
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  email: naive JW sister, YOUR SUGGESTIONS?

  by Quotes in

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  i just received another email from this young sister that is so confused she thinks my website/email is the *real* watchtower.

  for the record, here is the his correspondence so far: .

  first letter, received august 11, 2001 12:09 hi, my name is [name removed] &im seventeen years old and im from waco,texas.

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  wasasister

  If we participate in lying to this young woman, how are we different from the JW's? Why not set an example in honesty and tell her she has been writing to an "alternative" web site where some Jehovah's Witnesses go to gather information they cannot get at the Kingdom Hall. Tell her many JW's are hesitant to ask about doubts because they don't want to be thought of as "weak" or "opposers", but they do have sincere questions.

  Explain that you are happy to continue to correspond with her and that she seems to be a fine young woman with worthwhile goals in life. Encourage her to keep an open mind, especially in light of the events in her home town.

  Perhaps she will at least learn that "apostates" don't always lie.

  Wasa
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  Let's welcome my new friend---anyavnclv

  by Jesika in

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  i met her on another site, i won't say where but i just wanted everyone to say hi.. welcome anyavnclv.

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  wasasister

  Jess:

  Is this the person you were trying to hard to get into chat last night?

  Any:

  Welcome! Please try chat again soon. We'd love to get to know you.

  Wasa
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  Anybody from Portland, Oregon...?

  by hillary_step in

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  if so please mail me off-line.

  best regards - hsedited by - hillary_step on 11 september 2002 23:31:19.

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  wasasister

  Seriously, Dave. Get over it. When are you going to get over losing a few dollars worth of sub-standard Vodka? For an old guy, you sure have a long memory. How about where you put the car keys, do you remember that?

  Ginny: call me about the music. Who, what, when, where?? I'll seriously consider it, as I desperately need a break about now.

  Ven, Honey, you and I will hook up eventually when you're in the Northwest. I promise...we'll do some damage.

  To all the other Northwesterners: hasn't it been a great summer???

  High (kinda) and dry,

  Wasa
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  Anybody from Portland, Oregon...?

  by hillary_step in

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  if so please mail me off-line.

  best regards - hsedited by - hillary_step on 11 september 2002 23:31:19.

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  wasasister

  I like mystery, too! I'll look forward to it.

  I believe you have my e-mail addy, as I originally pointed out the difference between Portland, Maine and Portland, Oregon.

  Let me know the details as they are available.

  With anticipation,

  Wasa
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  Anybody from Portland, Oregon...?

  by hillary_step in

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  if so please mail me off-line.

  best regards - hsedited by - hillary_step on 11 september 2002 23:31:19.

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  wasasister

  Ginny: Were you NOT going to invite me? I'd love to come. Can you fix me up?

  HS: I live in Seattle, not far from the airport. I'd be honored to buy you a cup of local coffee, or any other libation which suites you.

  Regards,

  Wasa
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  Question For Ex-JW Sisters

  by Larry in

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  school, got baptized, and started working the midnight shift, i went out in service

  everyday with the morning group

  i loved it because going out enabled me to get to know the friends

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  wasasister

  Did you ever feel like you could give talks better than the Elders

  Well, for the most part, when my ex-husband was giving a talk, he was just parroting my words. I wrote every part he gave, from the Ministry School to Public Talks. I coached him on how to pronounce every word, where to hit a punch line, which phrase to emphasize. The poor man couldn't write a coherent sentence.

  I really enjoyed public speaking and could have given an interesting and informative public talk. Until right at the end, however, I felt good about fitting into my "role" as a Christian Sister. Most elders treated me with respect for my experience and knowledge. A few red-necks resented it, one even counselling me to "stop using such big words to try to impress...."

  I credit the TMS for teaching me to speak in public. These skills have served me well.

  BTW, thanks for asking!

  Wasa
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  THE SOPRANOS-----THE BEST SHOW ON TV

  by minimus in

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  tonight starts the 1st episode of the new season!

  you betta watch it, or else!.....if any of you enjoy this show, please express your thoughts about this great series.

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  Thank God for cable! I can't wait to hear that bass-beat of the opening song.

  West coast time zone, can't wait:

  Wasa
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  My Girlfriend Admitted Adultery, Is she still a JW

  by JohnHenry in

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  i've been dating a woman who is a jw and is currently going through a divorce from an abusive relationship.  she has admitted adultery (stupid) though there was never any proof.  she did mention something about excommunticated, but it's difficult to get answers from her because she doesn't want to talk about it.  that is probably because i'm atheist, and obviously her views are opposite of mine.  but i'm having trouble getting a straight answer from anyone at this point.  if she is excommunicated is she still a jw?  any help would be greatly appreciated.  thanks.

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  wasasister

  BTW, the simple, direct answer to your original question is:

  Yes, she is still a JW until she is disfellowshipped by a judicial committe and the

  decision to disfellowship is announced (barring an appeal by her.)

  That's just a technical thing, tho. People may already shun her if they know of the adultery.
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  My Girlfriend Admitted Adultery, Is she still a JW

  by JohnHenry in

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  i've been dating a woman who is a jw and is currently going through a divorce from an abusive relationship.  she has admitted adultery (stupid) though there was never any proof.  she did mention something about excommunticated, but it's difficult to get answers from her because she doesn't want to talk about it.  that is probably because i'm atheist, and obviously her views are opposite of mine.  but i'm having trouble getting a straight answer from anyone at this point.  if she is excommunicated is she still a jw?  any help would be greatly appreciated.  thanks.

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  wasasister

  You are in a very difficult situation. I understand emotions are involved, but you should proceed with great caution.

  This woman is not entirely free to form a new attachment.

  Because of the abusiveness of her ex, she may be wanting a savior.

  It's possible you are the first male in a long time to treat her with respect and compassion.

  Those can be very powerful aphrodesiacs to a woman. She may confuse her gratitude towards you with love.

  It would probably be best to stay away from her until she is completely past the divorce

  and decides what to do about her religious beliefs.

  It's a confusing time for her, leaving everything she once believed in.

  Both of you could get very hurt.

  Good luck. You'll need it.

  Wasa/using hard returns to get around this stupid formatting.

  Did somebody lose the word-wrap???